Downton Abbey movie confirmed | The Indian Express

Brian Percival, who directed the series’ pilot, will direct the Downton Abbey film.

Three years after going off air, Downton Abbey is coming back as a movie. Focus Features said Friday that it will begin production on a “Downton” film that will reunite the Crawley family on the big screen. Series creator Julian Fellowes wrote the screenplay and will produce the film.

The long-rumored film adaptation is likely to be released sometime next year. The primary cast members are all set to return. Over six seasons, Downton Abbey became a global hit, airing in at least 150 countries, and setting a record for non-U.S. television shows with 69 Emmy nominations and 15 wins. It also won 3 Golden Globes.